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Kenya’s Prof. Susan Mbugua Crowned Global Veterinarian of the Year

Kenya’s veterinary profession is basking in international glory after Prof. Susan W. Mbugua clinched the coveted Overall Veterinarian of the Year award at the World Veterinary Association (WVA) Global Veterinary…

Safaricom Commits KES 15Million Towards the 2025 Devolution Conference

The techco will also showcase at the conference some of its digital solutions that have improved quality of life for millions of Kenyans. Homa Bay, 12th August 2025 – Safaricom…

EACC Raids Laikipia Speaker’s Home, Office Over Alleged Forged Academic Papers

Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) detectives on Tuesday raided the home and office of Laikipia County Assembly Speaker Lantano Nabaala over allegations he forged his academic qualifications. The officers first…

Rongo Court Orders Exhumation of GSU Officer Buried in Church Compound

The Rongo Magistrate’s Court has granted an application by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) to exhume the body of a GSU officer who was buried under…

Zacky Masiro — Pumping New Energy into Siaya Politics

CPA Zacky Masiro is not your typical political aspirant. A Certified Public Accountant with a stellar track record in financial management, he combines rare technical expertise with visionary leadership. As…

Ugenya’s St. Paul’s Ndenga Secondary Triumphs with Indian Melody at National Music Festival

Meru, Kenya – August 12, 2025 St. Paul’s Ndenga Secondary School from Ugenya, Siaya County, struck the right chord at this year’s National Music Festival, clinching the top spot with…

Siaya County Stand Set to Dazzle as Devolution Conference 2025 Exhibition Kicks Off in Homabay

Homa Bay, Kenya – August 12, 2025 The stage is set for the Devolution Conference 2025 in Homa Bay, which officially opened its exhibition segment today, August 12, and will…

Kenya Power Announces Power Outages in 6 Counties on Wednesday

Kenya Power has announced that six counties will experience planned power interruptions on Wednesday, August 13, to facilitate routine maintenance works. In a statement issued on Tuesday, August 12, the…

Siaya: Robust Governor Orengo Holds Consultative Meeting with Assembly and Executive

A robust Siaya Governor James Aggrey Bob Orengo today held a consultative meeting with Members of the County Assembly (MCA) led by Speaker George Okode, alongside Members of the County…

Gov’t Revokes Proposal to Build Nairobi–Mombasa Expressway

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has cancelled a Privately Initiated Proposal (PIP) to construct the 459-kilometre Nairobi–Mombasa (Usahihi) Expressway under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. The mega-billion project was…

Kenya Met Warns of Storms, Increased Rainfall in Several Areas this Week

NAIROBI – The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has issued a weather alert warning of increased rainfall intensity in several parts of the country from Tuesday, August 12, to Monday, August…

Veteran Radio Presenter Charles Omuga Kabisae is Dead

Nyamasaria-born Charles Omuga Kabisae, a distinguished voice of Kenya’s airwaves, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025, after a prolonged illness. His remains have been transported to a Nairobi mortuary…

Calvin Burgess Returns: Yala Swamp’s Second Chance or a Repeat of the Past?

In the heart of Siaya County, whispers of a familiar name are resurfacing—Calvin Burgess, the American investor whose Dominion Farms once promised to transform the Yala Swamp into an agricultural…

80 Killed in Road Accidents in Four Days – CS Chirchir

Kenya has recorded 2,933 road fatalities so far this year, with 80 deaths reported in the past four days alone, Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir said on Monday.…

CAF Limits Attendance for Zambia vs Kenya After Kasarani Security Breaches

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that only 27,000 fans will be allowed to attend the Zambia vs Kenya African Nations Championship (CHAN) quarter-final on Sunday, August 17…

7 Shallow Graves With Human Bones, Skulls Found in Kilifi

Police in Kilifi County have uncovered seven shallow graves containing human bones and skulls in Kwa Binzaro village, in what investigators suspect is yet another case of cult-linked deaths in…

County Government of Siaya Reaches Return-to-work Agreement with Nurses, Midwives

The County Government of Siaya, led by County Secretary Mr. Joseph Ogutu, has reached an agreement with the Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives (KNUNM) to end the ongoing…

High Court Halts Government’s Duty-Free Rice Import Plan

The High Court in Kirinyaga has temporarily blocked the government’s plan to import 500,000 metric tonnes of duty-free rice, delivering a major blow to a controversial policy aimed at lowering…

Ruto Pledges KSh2.5 Million and a House to Harambee Stars Players for Wins

Aug 11, 2025 – Nairobi President William Ruto has announced a lucrative incentive package for Harambee Stars players as they prepare for a crucial African Nations Championship (CHAN) group-stage clash…

Safaricom Announces Discount on New Business Fibre Connections

The move is aimed at enabling more enterprises connect to the internet to spur their growth Nairobi, 11th August 2025… Safaricom (NSE: SCOM) has today announced a 25% discount on…

Scophine Aoko Otieno’s Entry into Nairobi Woman Rep Race promises a Blistering Hot Contest

Nairobi — Social media firebrand Scophine Aoko Otieno also known as Maverick Aoko has announced her bid to unseat incumbent Esther Passaris in the 2027 Nairobi Woman Representative race, setting…

Strong Year for Pensions: Key insights from the Zamara report reveals record gains for Kenyan Retirement Funds

Strong Year as Pensions Outperform Inflation by 26% Nairobi Kenya, 11th August, 2025: Kenyan pension schemes delivered their strongest returns in years, outpacing inflation by a staggering 26% in the…

Just in: Israel Strike Kills Al Jazeera Journalist

CAIRO/JERUSALEM, Aug 11 (Reuters) – A prominent Al Jazeera journalist who had previously been threatened by Israel was killed along with four colleagues in an Israeli airstrike on Sunday, in…

Ugunja By-Election: High-Stakes Contest Pits Local Loyalty Against Political Patronage

Ugunja Constituency, Siaya County — Political temperatures are set to rise today as David Ochieng, the MDG Party leader, makes a high-profile visit to Ugunja Constituency. The stated purpose of…

Government Orders Free Primary Health Care Services at Public, Private, and Faith-Based Hospitals

NAIROBI, Kenya – The Ministry of Health has announced that all Primary Health Care (PHC) services will remain free at public Level 2 to Level 4 hospitals, as well as…

NPS Launches Nationwide Crackdown on Matatus and Buses as Road Carnage Spirals

NAIROBI, Kenya — The National Police Service (NPS) has declared an aggressive, countrywide crackdown on Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) in a bid to stem a deadly surge in road accidents…

ODM to Hold National Delegates Convention Despite Widening Rifts

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) will convene a high-stakes National Delegates Convention (NDC) in October — a gathering tipped to redefine the party’s course ahead of the 2027 General Election.…

Police Nab 2 Drug dealers from Homabay in Mombasa

The arrest of two mid-level couriers at Mwembe Tayari this weekend barely scratches the surface of a narcotics crisis that has, for decades, hollowed out communities along Kenya’s Coast. Behind…